Immunization program for babies slashes RSV hospital admissions
An Australian-first study demonstrating the effectiveness of a new immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for ...
Norovirus cases in Japan hit highest level in 10 years for mid-March
The number of infectious gastroenteritis cases caused by norovirus and other pathogens in Japan hit the highest level in 10 ...
Scientists Uncover Potent Antibody That Neutralizes 75% of Norovirus Strains
Researchers have identified antibodies that could lead to a broadly protective norovirus vaccine and new treatment options.
Gastroenterologist warns 4 groups of people ‘most at risk’ of severe effects from Norovirus outbreak
The expert warned some people need to be taking extra precautions around where they go, what they do, and how they eat ...
USA Today19d
More than 80 people sick in second Coral Princess norovirus outbreak this year
More than 80 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruises ship, marking the second outbreak on the vessel this year. Sixty-nine of the 1,906 guests aboard Coral Princess reported ...
AOL19d
Norovirus in Berries Has FDA Adjusting Food Safety Protocol
In case you’re not familiar, hepatitis A is a virus that inflames the liver while norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S. The FDA’s strategy is designed to enhance ...
The Michigan Daily19d
COVID-19, influenza, RSV, bird flu and norovirus outbreaks converge across the U.S. and UMich campus
Five simultaneous outbreaks of norovirus, birdflu, influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus are occurring across the county, putting a strain on health care systems nationwide. Norovirus ...
The Jamaica Observer20d
Vincentians warned against presence of norovirus
“While norovirus infections are usually mild and short-lived, they can cause severe dehydration, particularly in young children, the elderly and individuals with weakened immune systems,” the ...
Prevention20d
Your Berries May Contain Norovirus—Here’s What the FDA Is Doing About It
In case you’re not familiar, hepatitis A is a virus that inflames the liver while norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S. The FDA’s strategy is designed to enhance ...
Food Safety News20d
Sea Win recalls Frozen Half Shell Oysters in California because of norovirus outbreak
Sea Win, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, is recalling 650 cases of Frozen Half Shell Oysters from South Korea, harvested on Jan. 30 and Feb. 4, because of possible norovirus contamination. The California ...
Daily Record20d
Expert says four groups of people most at risk from norovirus - signs to watch for
Dr Dhillon highlights that certain groups are more susceptible to severe norovirus infections, including: Young children due to their developing immune systems Elderly individuals owing to age ...
KTBS21d
Norovirus cases two to three times higher
SHREVEPORT, La. - Be sure to wash your hands. It's peak season for Norovirus. The CDC is reporting two to three times the average number of cases this year across the U.S. which means Norovirus ...